I think it's different for everyone. If you're worried you'll obsess about it and would prefer to relax, then I'd skip the charting etc. But do you think you might get disappointed if it doesn't happen quickly?

For me personally, charting and taking temps was a way of knowing what my body was doing, and when we should try a little more - the rest of the month is just for fun Also with your work schedules it might be handy to know that even though you're both tired and normally wouldn't have a go that night, maybe you should just have a quickie to up your chances if you are ovulating.

Good luck!

ETA: You may want to pop into this thread to chat to some great ladies in your position: TTC 1-6 months

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